US Senate Votes on Clarity Act to Set Federal Digital Asset Rules

The US Senate held a vote on the Clarity Act on Sept. 15, 2026, a bill intended to define federal oversight of digital assets and affect how tokens are regulated.

Senate action on Sept. 15

Legislative aims and immediate effects The Clarity Act seeks to codify which federal agencies have jurisdiction over different crypto products, officials said; proponents argue that clearer rules would reduce legal uncertainty, while critics say the bill could entrench particular market models. If lawmakers approve final text and it becomes law, trading platforms and token issuers would likely face a more predictable enforcement environment, officials said, which could reopen institutional corridors into the market.